I recently went to North Carolina and purchased a used car for my neice. I had a mechanic go over the car. There were no problems. Now it is a week later and the car is skipping. I called the dealership and told him that either he fix it, replace it, or give my money back. I told him that it had not been 30 days yet. He says that it does not matter because in NC that the lemon law only applies to new cars.Is this true?
2006-09-24 09:52:37 · 8 answers · asked by 2fine4u 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Yes. Check your records. Did the dealer give you a warranty or sell it "as is?"
I bought a used vehicle and had a mechanic go over it beforehand. I paid $6,000 for it, and in less than five years spent $8,000 keeping it on the road. When you buy used, you take a chance.
2006-09-24 09:58:13 · answer #1 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lemon Law as commonly known is for new cars, how ever
some states do have lemon laws for used cars but they are far less helpfull than the lemon law for new cars.
These vary from state to state and unlike the new car lemon law is totally controlled by the state and not a federal requirement.
A few examples are at the links below.
I couldn't find any information that North Carolina does or does not have one.
I suggest you contact the Attorney Generals Office for your state and ask them about your partiuclar situation.
Jerry
http://www.usedcarwise.com
2006-09-24 12:04:21 · answer #2 · answered by usedcarwise 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but you're outta luck. He is right. Go there and punch him in the face for ripping you off. He knew it was a lemon. And I think it's illegal to sell a used car that has been legally deemed a lemon. So see a lawyer. Good luck. That really sucks.
http://www.123car.com/lemon/bystate/nc_lemonlaw3.html
What do you mean by the car is skipping? I may be able to help you with that.
2006-09-24 09:59:45 · answer #3 · answered by diamond_joe1979 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, lemon laws in all states vary but none apply to used cars. Used cars are typically sold "as-is", meaning when your buy it, it's yours, even if it falls apart as you drive away from the dealer. Your only chance at resolution is with the dealer. You may need to get the advice and help of a lawyer.
2006-09-24 09:59:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not believe so, if the car is under manufacturer warranty. I live in California though. Here my mothers car had a problem three times, then they took it back. The same problem though. Call your local law offices.
2006-09-24 09:59:36 · answer #5 · answered by pump_runner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is, you can't buy lemons after 8:00 on the weekend.
2006-09-24 10:02:16 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. I am only aware of one lemon law. "If life hands you lemons make lemonade" Stephen King.
2006-09-24 09:59:16 · answer #7 · answered by Rustic 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i'd suggest that you should get a lawyer
2006-09-24 10:02:44 · answer #8 · answered by ramonesfan56bm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋